I don’t want to name names, but I know for certain there’s someone out there who’s still putting in their gaming hours on a years-old 1080p workhorse. That’s because it’s me. I’m names. Sure, my rig is more than capable of handling a higher resolution, but whenever I’ve considered the cost of upgrading, I find myself wondering: How many more pixels could I really need?

Generally, I’m not predisposed towards extravagance. Am I not content with my lot in life and in monitors? Usually, but when Amazon Prime Day drops a 180Hz, 1440p IPS panel for $170, even I’m tempted.

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Typically running around $290, the 27-inch Acer Nitro XV271U is currently cheape…